Be extra careful on a borrowed or shared bike. Whenever you're riding a bike that's not familiar to you, the odds of being involved in an accident and hurting yourself or someone else are increased. One New York City tourist wrecked his Citi Bike (the name of New York City's public bike share program) and claims he can no longer taste or smell.

Lock up your bike. It'll be pretty hard to bike home from work if your bike gets stolen while you're there. Get a decent bike lock or bring your bike inside a locked building until you're ready to head home. If your bike is stolen, don't lose hope. There are ways to get it back.

Don't text and bike. Like distracted driving, distracted biking can lead to accidents. Which is why California along with cities like Chicago have tried to outlaw it.

Bike defensively. Biking can be fun, but it can also be deadly. Don't assume that drivers or other bicyclists can or do see you.

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